TheWraith
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Decided to take the Body lift completely off... too much of a head ache.
Yes pls send me some stickers...
The Build Thread of my Rocky !!!
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Decided to take the Body lift completely off... too much of a head ache.
Yes pls send me some stickers...
wfo9
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+1, curious
TheWraith
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ok heres the answer to your question... I hope this helps out everyone thinking of doing a Body Lift ...
2010 to 2013 All 4runners
completely possible if your SR5 with a 4wd dial selector. Or Trail edition requires you to adjust the transfer case lever to work. Warning rear bumper cover has no more support and cannot be used as a seat.
2014 + 4runners SR5 or Trail or Limited or TRD Pro:
Problem #1: Toyota Changed the design of the steering shaft. So the steering shaft spacer no longer works.
Solutions:
1)2" BL is possible if you dont mind cutting and welding an extension for
the steering shaft.
2)Or you can buy an extension from Austrilia which takes a bank
transfer for $230 bucks on a part that your gambling matches the
right to our steering shaft.
3)Or you can add a 1/2 inch spacer where the steering column mounts
under dash to bring the steering shaft down lower and stretch out
all the u joints and steering couplers. But you lose alot of steering
wheel adjustment angle.
Problem #2: Finding out I cant shift to 4Lo because of the angle of the shift knob. Only a problem for Trails and TRD Pro Models.the steering shaft.
2)Or you can buy an extension from Austrilia which takes a bank
transfer for $230 bucks on a part that your gambling matches the
right to our steering shaft.
3)Or you can add a 1/2 inch spacer where the steering column mounts
under dash to bring the steering shaft down lower and stretch out
all the u joints and steering couplers. But you lose alot of steering
wheel adjustment angle.
Solutions:
1) Have to make adjustments to the shifter.
2)Do some more cutting under the console to get the angle needed.
Problem #3: No more structural support for the rear bumper skin. 2)Do some more cutting under the console to get the angle needed.
Solutions:
1) add some more foam to stiffened support the rear bumper skin.
Problem #4: Theres 4 bolts on the bumper support. 2" BL Requires you to make up brackets for your bumper support. So you wont have a 2" gap in between. The 1" BL you can still use the factory holes minus
Solutions:
1)Fabricate New Brackets and weld them to the frame so they're strong enough to support new after market bumper down the road.
Problem #5: Having a 2" Gap of day light around the body and the frame. Factory Gap guards can no longer be used.
Solutions:
1)Fabricate new Gap Guards from scratch.
So ultimately ... I just give up on the BL ... The straw that broke the camels back ( almost broke mine too) was when I sat on my rear bumper to put my work boots on to go into work and slipped off because the rear bumper. Because the bumper support is 2" inch lower and I thought I ripped my rear bumper completely off. And I pulled a muscle in my lower back and I still had to work 12hrs Shift. Pissed me enough to say F#@K it !!! and take it off completely.
In conclusion:
If you have a 2010 to 2013 Trail Edition with KDSS ... The 2" BL w/ a 3" Suspension lift ... Is the highest you can go without deleting the KDSS system. And be able to run 35" Tires with a aftermarket bumper. And some supporting mods... i.e. BMC, Fender Liner Mod, & Pinch weld mod...
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TheWraith
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An Update ...
My Rig got splashed with some harsh chemicals at work ... and the companys insurance is covering it. I spent $300 bucks worth of washes and waxes and clay bar wash... and nothing seems to work.
heres the damage:
pretty much my whole roof and every inch of my car looks like this ... This was after a wax
The damage is thru the clear coat and down to the metal... So right now the Rig is at my buddy's shop ... Ak1 MotorSports in MontClaire. Getting a sanded down to bare metal and then repainted...
I chose to go with Lexus LFA Matte Black ( paint code 9K4 )... She should be done in 1 month ...
My Rig got splashed with some harsh chemicals at work ... and the companys insurance is covering it. I spent $300 bucks worth of washes and waxes and clay bar wash... and nothing seems to work.
heres the damage:
pretty much my whole roof and every inch of my car looks like this ... This was after a wax
The damage is thru the clear coat and down to the metal... So right now the Rig is at my buddy's shop ... Ak1 MotorSports in MontClaire. Getting a sanded down to bare metal and then repainted...
I chose to go with Lexus LFA Matte Black ( paint code 9K4 )... She should be done in 1 month ...
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TotalAutomotiveLV
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Can someone say "SEMA RIG"
Cannot wait to see it! Forget wraps, custom paint is where its at!
Cannot wait to see it! Forget wraps, custom paint is where its at!
TheWraith
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It's been exactly 50 days since I last drove my 4runner...
My company's insurance has been dicking me and the body shop around. Either way they finally started working on my paint. This is just them starting to sand down the old paint...
Estimated away from my baby is another 8 to 10weeks
My company's insurance has been dicking me and the body shop around. Either way they finally started working on my paint. This is just them starting to sand down the old paint...
Estimated away from my baby is another 8 to 10weeks
SKP-4R
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It's been exactly 50 days since I last drove my 4runner...
My company's insurance has been dicking me and the body shop around. Either way they finally started working on my paint. This is just them starting to sand down the old paint...
Estimated away from my baby is another 8 to 10weeks
That really blows. Anxiously waiting to see the final product!
jdtaylor42
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:wow2: Wow, just wow. That looks incredible. Wow
TheWraith
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Lol and I'll tell them the truth. .. it was free!!!
4RnR Grl
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That looks effing awesome. :thumb:
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